Ep. 123 - Beginner’s Mind & Broken Algorithms

We are BACK—all three of us in the same room again—and yeah… we’ve been through some things. But what better way to return than with a little gear envy, existential creativity, and a reminder that maybe we don’t know what we’re doing… and that’s kind of the point. This week’s Sparks of Inspiration hit everything from camera cravings (and the frustrating reality of DJI bans 👀), to Dungeon Crawler Carl chaos, to WrestleMania traditions with the boys. It’s a little tech, a little nostalgia, and a whole lot of “why do I suddenly want to spend money I don’t have?” Then we dive back into The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin—exploring Patience and Beginner’s Mind. We talk about slowing down, re-experiencing art, and how sometimes the best creative breakthroughs come from not knowing the “right” way to do something at all. From AI breaking a 3,000-year-old game to our own early days duct-taping cameras to cars, we unpack how ignorance, curiosity, and chaos can actually be creative superpowers. The conversation gets real as we reflect on losing (and maybe rediscovering) our creative identities—especially as filmmakers who’ve spent years working on other people’s visions. What happens when you don’t know what your thing is anymore? And how do you get it back? We wrap things up with thoughts on collaboration vs. solitude, critiques vs. criticism, and why the best creative environments are the ones where everyone’s just trying to make the best idea win. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or unsure what you’re even creating anymore… this one’s for you. Theme by Affektiv https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dkwCQLY61JvqMmiiBvps3?si=N97bAnDqQkqcSSxVZA0C0Q https://soundcloud.com/affektiv Email us: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WellBeingpod